Sift maida with baking soda and baking powder. Keep aside.

In another bowl mix sugar and butter till fluffy.

Add milkmaid and mix well.

Add milk gradually and little by little. Add maida.

Add all the ingredients beating well.

Add essence.Mix well till the mixture is smooth and it should be of dropping consistency.

Grease and dust a baking tin.

Pour the batter in the tin.

Bake in a preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes at 150 degree.

Remove from oven and cool the cake. Remove from tin after cooling.

For Truffle Icing

In a pan heat cream on a low flame till.it reaches to bubbles.Dont boil it.Add both the chocolates and mix well till smooth and melted.

Off the gas and mix it properly.Cool the mixture. Keep.in fridge when it cools, it will be of thick and soft consistency.

Now cut the cake horizontally into two parts.Sprinkle sugar syrup. Apply ganache on the cake.

Place another cake piece over it and apply ganache on the whole cake.Keep the cake in fridge for 15 to 20 minutes for setting the ganache.

Now for decoration whipped the cream.Transfer the whipped cream in a piping bag with star nozzle.

Decorate with chocolate stars or hearts.

Enjoy Yummy Yummy Chocolate Cake